Welcome.

Several years ago, I met Otto Bell for the first time at a Banksy show. We became fast friends and vowed to always do our best to see his work together. Until recently (when I was unable to attend), we’d kept to that. About a month ago, I arrived at my apartment only to have the doorman hand me a mysterious tube. In it was a Mr. Brainwash poster and a lovely note from Otto. It’s comforting to know that even when work gets in the way of play, we’ll always honor our pact and friendship.

For those unfamiliar with Mr. Brainwash, this (or this) might be a good place to start…

Drawing by Banksy…

Banksy Costume by Jason McDowell…

My new and improved Banksy costume, fully completed with white painted shoes, a proper black face mask, and, of course, the white face paint. It really was worth it to go that extra distance. Thanks for the encouragement, Ragdoll. (via)

I think it’s already been established that I have a slight obsession with anything involving Banksy.

I had (selfishly) hoped to wait until I dug my claws into this before spreading the word. However, then a little publication called the New York Times went and ruined that plan…

The rumors are true: Banksy is — or was, or has been — in town, and he’s doing more than just painting, or hiding.

This one is not a mural but an installation: a mock pet supply shop, filled with animatronic creatures like a rhesus monkey and would-be creatures like fish sticks swimming in a tank. The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill, as the green awning reads, is Banksy’s first official exhibition in New York, his representatives say, and it will be open to the public daily through Oct. 31.

“I wanted to make art that questioned our relationship with animals and the ethics and sustainability of factory farming,” Banksy said in a statement distributed by a publicist, “but it ended up as chicken nuggets singing.”

I’m enjoying (but doubting the validity of) this…

Gothamist is claiming that this new humorous mural on the corner of Grand and Wooster in downtown Manhattan is courtesy of infamous street artist Banksy and executed by the painters at Colossal Media, the same company responsible for all those hand painted billboards in Soho for H&M, among others. (via)

Ahhh yes, another unauthorized book about Banksy. I’m sure this thrills him - especially considering it is being carried in (the ever-corporate) Barnes and Noble…

Banksy?! Swoooooon…